Pizza Delivery Tips: Tipping and Getting It Hot

Delivery is convenient, but a few small things make it better for you and your driver. Here’s the quick guide.

How much to tip

A common tip is 15–20% of the order, with a $3–$5 minimum for smaller orders. More is thoughtful for large orders or long distances, or in bad weather when your driver is working harder to reach you.

Does the delivery fee count?

Usually not. The delivery fee typically goes to the restaurant, not the driver, so it isn’t a substitute for a tip. Is $5 a good tip? Yes — it’s a widely accepted minimum, and generous on a smaller order.

Getting it at its best

Order online so it’s accurate, meet the driver promptly, and eat soon after it arrives. Fresh from the box is when Neapolitan pizza is at its best.

Good to know: Tip roughly 15–20% (with a $3–$5 minimum); the delivery fee usually goes to the restaurant, not the driver.

Order delivery tonight. Pulcinella Pizzeria, 1119 W Drake Rd, Ste C12 · (970) 206-0065.